CENTENNIAL NEWS

Help Us Welcome Pastor Jin!: Our new Roseville Campus pastor, Jin Hur, will be arriving in July and we have a few opportunities for you to get to know and greet him!

Popsicles with the Pastor: Tuesday, June 30th, Roseville Campus Parking Lot, 6:30pm-7:30pm. Enjoy a popsicle and get to know Pastor Jin!

Pastor Jin's First Sunday: Sunday, June 5th, Roseville Camps, 9:00am

Potluck with the Pastor: Sunday, June 12th, Roseville Campus, after worship. We are encouraging people bring brunch-type items to share (fruit, juice, muffins, hashbrowns, cheese/crackers, etc.) As a courtesy to those with food allergies, we ask that homemade items be provided with a list of ingredients. We will also have cake and gluten-free cupcakes for the celebration. We need some volunteers to help with set up, serving. Sign up to volunteer HERE. 

St. Anthony Park Fourth of July Parade: Saturday, July 4th, Meet at 10:30am - line up at 10:45am - parade begins at 11am. Join Centennial UMC as we walk in the annual SAP Fourth of July Parade! All are invited to walk in the parade, help handout water bottles, or be building hosts! Please sign up for one of these roles so we can know who to expect. Sign up is linked HERE!

St. Anthony Park Seniors  & Centennial UMC present - Grief and Loss Support Group: Tuesdays from June 16th-August 4th, 11:00-12:30pm, St. Anthony Park Campus and through zoom. Join us for 8 sessions of small group study for those looking to learn about the grief process and how to move through it. This support group is secular and non-denominational. We will be studying Grief and Loss written by Taylor Blanket, Licensed Master Social Worker.  Study is lead by Pastor Whitney Sheridan. No charge to attend. Registration is required.
Please call 651-642-9052 or email sc@sapaseniors.org to register.

Cenennial Shout-Outs at Interfaith Action Annual Assembly: At Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul's recent Annual Assembly, Centennial UMC was recognized with a Shout-Out for its many volunteers who serve weekend meals at Project Home. Centennial volunteers serve five weekend meals every month which greatly supports reduced weekend staffing.  Holy Hammers also received a Shout-Out for responding to an urgent request to renovate 12 additional rooms at the Bandana Square facility when another provider was closed. Centennial UMC is an active participant in Holy Hammers.
 
Interested in joining other Centennial volunteers at Project Home or with Holy Hammers?  We can always do more to serve others!  Contact Betty Gumbrell (bettygumbrell@outlook.com) to learn more about serving weekend meals at Project Home.  Contact Jack Griffin (jacklgriffin@hotmail.com) to learn more about Holy Hammers and service to Habitat for Humanity.

United Women in Faith Books for a Buck: Sunday, June 21st, after worship, in Linden Court at the Roseville Campus. All books are $1.00 and puzzlesare $2.00. Proceeds benefit UWF's missions for women and children. Donations of books and puzzles are welcome and can be placed in the marked bin at the Roseville Campus Connection Point.

Care Team Volunteers needed! Do you have spiritual gifts of care, service, and compassion?  The Care Team needs you!  Centennial UMC's Care Team offers friendly visits and calls, provides rides to church and medical appointments, and offers help with light housework and errands.  Training and support provided by Care Team lead Peggy Rhodes and Pastor Bitrus Bamai.  If interested, please reach out to Peggy Rhodes | peggy.l.rhodes@gmail.com

Coffee Hour Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for the Sunday Coffee Hour at the Roseville Campus. [CLICK HERE] for easy online sign-up . If the link is not for you, please sign up on the paper form at the Roseville sign-up center or email Dodie |  dodiewoodis@gmail.com with the Sunday(s) you are available.

Want to get involved? Contact: Randy Oelschlager rjjdo123@comcast.net

VBS Registration is now open!: July 27th - 31st, 5:30pm-8:30pm, St. Anthony Park Campus. This year's Vacation Bible School theme is Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs! Join us as we learn about God's amazing creation and how we are called to care for it with compassion. Registration is open for kids who are 3 years old (& potty trained) to 5th grade (going into 6th). You can register HERE!

VBS Volunteers Needed: This summer's Vacation Bible School will run from July 27 - 31, 5:30pm-8:00pm, at the St. Anthony Park Campus. We need as many volunteers as possible to make this event a success! All adult volunteers are required to complete our Safe Gatherings Training and background check. Instructions for completing Safe Gatherings will be emailed separately (Training is not required for volunteers helping with only set up and clean up). Sign up to volunteer HERE!

SAVE THE DATE, UWF Shower of Hope for Project Home (Formerly Simpson Shower): Thursday, July 23rd, 4:00pm-7:00pm, at the home of Laurie and Dave Resch's patio. More information coming!

Family Weekend at Camp Koronis: August 21st-23rd, Camp Koronis, Paynesville, MN. Join Centennial families for a weekend at Camp Koronis, August 21-23! This camp is designed for families with kids ages 2-years-old - 12th grade. Families will stay in air-conditioned motel-style rooms; meals provided. Schedule includes time for families together, parent free time (while kids are supervised doing age-appropriate activities), worship, swimming, and more. Register at the Camp Koronis website, www.campminnesota.org. Reach out to Joy with any questions, jestrohs@hotmail.com

Bible Study at Roseville Campus: 
Wednesdays, 6:00pm, Asbury 1. Questions contact Mark Meyer m1meyer@protonmail.com 

Ignite Your Heart Campaign: We hope you had the opportunity to hear the update from Danielle Ferguson and Chauntyll Allen regarding the Ignite Your Heart Campaign during worship on Sunday, April 26. If you missed it, we encourage you to take a moment to view the update.
Throughout the month of May, you can support the education scholarship program directly through our website by selecting the appropriate option from the drop-down menu.
Thank you, Centennial, for your continued generosity as we enter our fourth year of partnership with the St. Paul Urban Teacher Residency Training Program.

Save the Date - ShredRight & Alley Shoppe: Saturday, October 3rd, 9:00am-11:00am. Wondering how to safely dispose of your old tax and confidential papers?  Centennial's United Women in Faith will host a drive-thru paper shredding event in our Church parking lot to securely shred your documents! Donations support missions that empower women & support families in marginalized communities. Every paper shredded is a step towards a cleaner, healthier Earth for all! Questions: contact Janet Folsom 612-396-9654.

ALSO at the same time on Saturday we will be collecting good clean clothing and household items you want to recycle and give to Alley Shoppe, the free Clothes Closet for the east side of St Paul.  Place items in brown grocery bags and containers and mark as to content – for children, women, men, or household.  You will help supply the Alley Shoppe with needed items for the fall and winter.  Drive by and drop off in the Church parking lot.  There will be no pick upon Sunday.  PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DONATIONS IN THE CHURCH.  
Questions: contact Carol Johnson 612.719.4107, Debbie Wright 651.210.0491

Let Twin Cities Pride attendees know that there is a place for them in United Methodist Congregations - Minnesota Reconciling Congregations is hosting a booth at the Pride Festival in Loring Park, June 27-28 and needs volunteers for setup/takedown, staffing, or being in Sunday's parade.  If you are interested in helping extend the welcome, please connect with Deb Dietzman, debdietzman@gmail.com, for details and signup.  Jobs are available for both introverts and extroverts.

Current Sermon Series, Tread Carefully: Sunday, May 31st-June 28th.

3rd Sunday Celebrations! Led by Pastor Bitrus, during worship at both campuses on 3rd Sundays, we will be inviting congregation members forward who have celebrations  (birthdays, anniversaries, triumphs) to share and be prayed for.  We look forward to celebrating milestones with you!

Star Words: As the Magi were led to Jesus by the guidance of the star, Star Words are spiritual focus words that were distributed on Epiphany Sunday.  These words are intended to inspire reflection, growth, and discernment throughout the year. Sign up on our website or email cumc@centennialumc.org to receive weekly prompts for the year of 2026. If you did not receive a star word on January 4th and would like one email Pastor Whitney | wsheridan@centennialumc.org

Update on Roseville Campus: Be aware that there are portions of the north side of the sanctuary that will be blocked off due to the construction.

Thank You!: I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my Centennial friends who joined me for my birthday celebration. Your presence made the day truly special, and I am thankful for the love and joy you brought. Thank you for the memories and for being such an important part of my life. May God bless you.  - Judy Jacobsen

Financial Manager Update: Effective July 1, Centennial will contract with Cindra Vang from Provision CFO, LLC to provide accounting services. Cindra's contact information and availability will be provided in early July. Until then, please continue to place any expense reimbursements or other paperwork in the Accounting mail slot at the RV office. And direct any questions to:
 Louise Gallagher: lgallagher@centennialumc.org, 651-442-4272 or
Mark Meyer: m1meyer@protonmail.com, 651-486-0757

Charge Conference: A duly called Charge Conference will take place on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7:00 PM to approve Pastor Jin’s compensation package, to be presided over by Rev. Whitney Sheridan.  Any are welcome to attend in person in Asbury 1 at the Roseville Campus, or virtually [LINKED HERE].  As this is a charge conference, only Leadership Board members are permitted to vote.

New Art Displays!: Artist Ashley Dull's flower paintings were a joy to view in April and May. Now, the art of A. Drew Hammond and James Nutt are on display through the end of July! Both men are inspirational as builders of community. Please read their bios posted next to their art to find out more! Do you feel led to help select and display art at our church? join the Fine Arts Ministry Team. Tammy Nara will step down from this position in July 2027.

Download the Centennial App!: A new way to connect with groups, find events, watch past worship services, and give all in once place. Look up Centennial UMC in the apple or android app store! [CLICK HERE]